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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

Brakeman Killed.-Albert Alder, brake
man on the Northern Central railroad, met with
a fatal accident at Texas, on Saturday morning
last. He was engaged in switching some cars
when the one on which he was standing, and
which was loaded with stone, got loose and ran
under projecting pier or shoot. His body was
caught and rolled over the stones in the car crush
ing and mangling it terribly. He died in great
agony in about an hour after the accident Justice
Cain held an inquest and the jury rendered YER
dict of accidental death. Alder was about twenty
six years of age and leaves a wife and two child
rem living at Woodbury.. He had been on the
road Fl We years
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

Lease of the Elk MillS.-Messrs. Melville
Gambrill & Co., of Wilmington, Del, have leased
the Elk Mills, in Cecil county, and the new firm
(of which Mr.. Christian Devries, of Baltimore, is
the capitalist) will Immediately remove all the old
looms snd machinery in the mills and replace
them with the most improved looms for the pro-
duction of every variety of figured cotton damask.
They will employ at the start about one hundred
hands, and expect to get into full operation in about
ninety days. The force of operatives may be in
creased at no very distant day, the firm contem-
plating the expenditure of $50, 900 in completing
the present outfit of the mills, and which will be
extended as future demands upon their capacity
may require.
The Elkton Wing, referring to this enterprise,
says: "Mr. Melville GambrilI, the junior and
active member of the firm, is an enterprisng and
successful cotton manufacturer. He is a native OF
Baltimore county and a nephew of the late H. N.
Gambrill, who was the head of the old established
firm of II. N. Gambrill, Sons Co., one of the
pioneer manufacturers of cotton duck in this coun
try. He acquired his trade with his uncle after an
apprenticeship of eight years at the business, and
in 1875 took charge of the darlington" cotton
mills at Wilmington, Delaware, at which ging-
hams, shirtings and similar cotton fabrics are
woven. When he took this mill it was without
working capital, was embarrassed by debt OF
$4,000 and only employed $50 operatives. In
March, 1886, when he severed his connection with
it, it was not only out of debt, but had large
cash surplus and employed 500 hands. We cite
the prosperous condition of this mill as an evidence
of Mr.. Gambrilrs business ability, and as an
earnest of his success in his enterprise in our
county. Last year he purchased mill property
located on the corner of 18th and Lombard streets,
Wilmington, which he named the "Melville" mills,
where he now spins cotton yarns. We welcome
Mr.. Gambri to this county as young and sue
cessful manufacturer, he being comparatively
e rsA1 10
his brother-i law, Mr.. John Billingsley of Balti
time between Wilmington and Cecil"
Mr.. Melville Gambrill is a son OF Mr.. Eli Gam,
brill, formerly of this county, and nephew Of
Mr. William Gambrill, highly respected citizen
of the lth district.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

Another Odd Egg.-Laurence, son of Mr.. E.
Scott Dance, of Duany's Valley, has hen that
has produced something in the egg line that is a
real curiosity. The egg is On unusually large
one, weighing something like six ounces, and
when the she'll was carefully broken at one end,
in order to preserve it, another perfect egg about
the usual size, was found inside. Master Laurence,
as might be supposed, is very proud of his curl
osity, which he will preserve.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16
LTCENSES TO OWNERS AND KEEPERS
on STAIII0NS AND LACKS

The owner or keepers of every stallion or jack
shall, before being permitted to stand or station
such ANIMAL pay to the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of some one of the counties in this State, the high
est sum which he intends to ask receive for the
season of mare and the receipt OF the said
Clerk with the seal of his Court attached thereto
for said sum, shall be the license for sationing or
standing such stallion or jack for one year from the
date thereof; provided, that in no case shall the
sum directed to the paid by this section for such
license be less than ten dollars; and that every
stallion or jack upon which the said tax is paid
shall be exempt from all other State tax;
SILAS V. MILLER,
Sheriff of Baltimore county.
N.B.-By instructions received from the Treas
ury Department at the Clerks office, all persons
applying for license of any kind, except mar
rage licenses, which the same as heretofore,
will hereafter have to pay the fee of fifty cents for
issuing the same, making total of sixty cents as
stated above.
The fee of fifty cents has heretofore been charged
to the State.
SILAS V. MILLER,
Mch 26-td) Sheriff of Baltimore county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

Purchase of Valuable Stock Horse
Mr.. e. Cuttings Merryman, Of Hayfelds, Balti-
more county, has recently purchased thorough.
bred Percheron stallion, beautiful iron gray and
weighing about 1900 pounds. This horse is to
take the place of Mr.. Merryman's horse "Pilotte,
who died a few weeks ago.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16


The applicant must either make oath, as here
tofore before the Clerk Of the Circuit Court Of the
county where he is engaged in business, of the
amount of goods kept on hand an the principal
season of sale or the oath may be administered by
Justice of the Peace, when the person wanting
license applies through an agent.
Persons may sell salt to cure fish in March, April
and May, without license. Vendors Of cakes and
vendors Of beer and cider, who are the makers Of
such beer and cider larger beer excepted, arenOt
required to pay license.
LICENSES TO ORDINARIES AND TAVERN
KEEPERS.
The license to ordinaries and tavern keepers to
sell spirituous and fermented liquors, lager beer,
in quantities less than pint, at any one time,
follows the applicant to make oath before the
Clerk to the rate of rent annual value of the
house at or in which the business to be authorized
by the license may be done, or intended to be
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

Buying Walnut Trees.-The Middletown,
Frederick county Register says: "Mr. George FL.
Bayne, of Glyndon, Baltimore county, has been
in this valley for several weeks buying walnut
trees from our farmers, the trunks of which are
shipped to Germany to be made into furniture"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16
Star. Route Contraots Awarded.

Star Route Contracts Awarded.--On
Wednesday the Postofice Department awarded
the following star route contracts in Baltimore
county, viz: From Mount Carmel to Yoho, two
miles and back, three times week, to W. u. Al
gire, for S52; Randallstown to Hernwood, three
miles and back, six times week, to William o.
O'Dell, for 1920. The route from Cockeysville to
Western Run has been discontinued.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

Rayville, 9Th District.-Mr. Edward Kelley
has sold his farm at this place, containing 60
acres of land, improved by large dwelling, barn
and other buildings, to Mr.. VIM. Bosey, a late
passenger conductor on the N. G. r. R., for ST.
500. Mr.. Kelley will locate in Glen Rock, Pa.
The steam saw mill belonging to G. Wester-
man, who has been saving lumber and railroad
ties for Jacob Hoshall, during the past winter,
was partially burned on Saturday night last 1t
is not known how the fire originated, but is sup
posed to have been set on fire by some one acct
dentally or with malicious intent. The loss is
about $500.
Farmers are busy sowing oats and preparing
corn ground.
Wheat is looking very badly and the prospect
for harvest is not encouraging. OBSERVER.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

Contract Awarded.--0n Wednesday the
County Commissioners of Baltimore county award
ed the contract for building an arched culvert
over Butchers run, near Calverton, Sd district, to
Thomas Young, for $3.4S per perch. The work
will require about 450 perch of stone.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

Found Dead.-A man named John Weigler,
employed on the farm of Col. Daniel Jenifer, in
the 18th district, was found dead on Tuesday
morning near the barn. Justice Walters held an
inquest and verdict of death from natural
causes was rendered.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

Track Rented.-Mr. Charles W. Lee, of Tow
sontown, has rented the track at the Timonium
fair grounds, and has engaged Mr.. Joseph Francis
as driver.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

To be Built at Last.-The Legislature Of
1886 passed an act authorizing the County Com
missioners to levy a certain amount for building
public school at Calverton, Sd district. The house
was very badly needed and the people OF Calver-
ton were clamorous to have it built at once, the
lew having been made last year, but up to this
time, for some unexplained reason, nothing has
been DONE Now the School Board is advertising
for proposals to build the house and it is hoped
the work may be carried to an carly completion
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16
A Department That Would Suit Him.
Boston Budget

A feeble but facetious applicant for employment
by the city called upon the Alderman from MS
ward the other day, and pressing his claims to
consideration upon election, urged the alderman
to secure him a place. "Why, my dear fellow,
YOU are too sick to work. would gladly do any
thing could for you, but it is out of the question.
There is no one of the departments that would fit
YOUR case" 'Isn't there? What's the matter
with the Health Department"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

Appointed Magistrate.-Gov. Lloyd has
appointed Mr.. Samuel 7. Naylor, of Lavender
Hill, justice of the peace for the 9th district
Baltimore county, vice ]. C. LeGrand Cole, ro-
signed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16
OYSTER AND EATING HOUSES

The license to be paid by the keepers of oyster
and eating houses is $5O.6O throughout the State.
FEMALE VENDORS.
Females vending millinery and other small ar
ticles whose stock is not over $780, pay a license
of $500 only but if over that amount they are
required to pay the same license as other persons
oath to be made as to the amount of stock at the
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16
LOCAL ITEMS.
Religious Notices.

To,csontoion III. e. Gurch.-Preaching to-mor-
row Sunday, at IL a.. m, and at 7.45 p. M, by
the pastor, Rev. Page Milburn.
PRAYER meeting on Wednesday evening, at 7.45
o'clock. Bible class on Thursday evening, at 7.45
O'Clock, and class meetings on Thursday, at 3 p.
M, and Friday evening, at las O'Clock.
Trinity p. E.. Church, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Sunday at IL a. m. and p. M; Wednesday at
D. m Friday, Bible Reading, at s p. m. Luther
Vile on Sunday, at 4.30 p. m.
Eutaw M. p. Church, Hartford Road.-Prcach-
ing every Sunday, by the pastor, Rev. ]. M. Gill,
at III a. m. All invited.
Sater's Baptist Church.-Preaching every Sum
day by the pastor, Rev. W. j.. Nicol, at Saters'
Baptist Church, at IL m, and at Pikesvlle Bap-
fist Church at 4 D. m.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16
METHODIST rrUIvO

The Maryland Annual Conference of the Meth
Easton, Talbot county, adjourned on Tuesday,
The annual reports showed that there were last
year 81 unstatoned ministers, 1,727 probationers,
IL, 1892 members, 1854 conversions, 232 appoint
ments, 234 churches, 81 parsonages; value of
church property, SS6,345; amount of debt, $780,
965O7. Following are the appointments:
Accomac-J. W. Norris.
Alexandria-S. j. Smith.
Amelia and Chesterfeld-P. o. 0prum.
Ammo Arundel. W. Gray, J. r. Nichols.
Baltimore (Towsontown)-J. L. Elderdice.
Bedford-To be supplied.
Belair-S. A. Hoblitzell.
Broadway-H. E. Elderdice.
Cambridge. B. Jones.
Campbell. W. Paris.
Caroline-W. J. D. Lucas.
Cecil-W. D. Litzinger.
Central-S. P. Murray.
Centrevile-T. 0. Crouz.
Chesapeake-P. l.. Lewis.
Chestertown-W. r. Graham.
Chincoteague-B f. Jester, B. P. Truitt.
Clayton-B. T. Ewel.
Concord-J. NJ. Holmes.
Crisfeld-J. W. Kirk.
Crumpton-W. A. Cruse.
Cumberland-H. Bruner.
Deer Park-To be supplied.
Deer Greeks. F. Cassock.
Dorchester-A. W. Mather.
East Baltimore-J. D. Kinzer.
Easton-F. 7. Little.
Eutaw-J. M. Gill.
Fawn Grove-J. NJ. Yingling.
Felton-W. II. Stone.
Finksburg-W. J. Floyd.
First Church-C. S. Arnett.
Franklin City-B. F. Jester, D. p. Truitt.
Frederick-E. r. McGregor, J. T. Wooden.
Georgetown-L. W. Bates.
Hampden-J. L. Kilgore.
Harpers Ferry-L. K. Dyott.
Howard-To be supplied.
Jefferson-J. NJ. Sheridan.
Kennedysville-C. Il. Blades.
Kent Isand-A. d. Dick.
Laurel-G. @. Bacchus.
Leipsic-B. +. Kindly.
Liberty-D. T. Ferguson.
Lisbon. 7. Lassel.
Lynchburg-B. Z. Coalbourn.
Middleway-H. G.. Cowan.
Milton-J. A. Wiegand.
Mount Tabor-F. 7. Benson.
Newark. L. Mills.
N. C. Avenue-J. w. Trout.
Oxford-W. J. Napier.
Pipe Creek-T. D. Valiant.
Pittsville-J. A. Dougherty.
P PSSsGasmlsskkislI,HH;ac g; :, pa e Xs.,er.
Preston-R. II. Williamson.
Quantico-E. 0. Ewing.
Queen Annes-F. H. Mullineaux.
Rowlandsville-R. L. Smith.
St. James,. B. Treadway.
St. Luke's-J. w. Balderston.
St. Michaeps-E. R. Vandyke.
Salisbury-To be supplied.
Seaford-D. W. Ainstine.
Snow Hill-G. j. Smith.
Somerset-J. L. Straughn.
South BALTIMORE. E. T. Ewell.
Starr-W. NJ. Strayer.
Stewartstown-J. S. Bowers.
st. Johns, Baltimore-J. j. Murray.
Surrey-G. D. Edmondston, R. W. Bergman.
Susquehanna-J. w. Charlton.
Sussex. Z. Nicholson.
Talbot-Emer Simpson.
Union-G. r. McCready.
Union BRIDGE. e. Malloy.
Warwick-Benjamin F. Benson.
Washington-R. 0. Rowe.
West Baltimore-D. L. Greenfield.
Westminster-J. T. Murray.
Wiliamsport-H. G. Cowan.
Wimington-J f. Earring.
Heathsville-W. w. White.
Berkley-E R. Washington.
Charleston-Francis Brown.
Board of Missions-F. 7. Tagg, F. c. Klein.
woato-. M~--I~-J T-:~-
Westminster Theological Seminary. t. Ward.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16
MONEY TO LOAN.

Money to loan on Mortgage in sums of froi
$500 to $1,000. Apply to
II. L. BOWEN,
Real Estate Agent, Towsontown, Nd.
Nov. 1T
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16
5 TO oRDINARIEs AND TAVERN
If the rental or annual value is not
LICENSES TO RETAILERS OF SPIRITU0Us
OR PREVENTED LIQUORS OR
LAGER BEER,

The amounts of licence to be paid by retailers
of spirituous and fermented liquors and lager beer
are as follows If the value of the stock in trade
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

Politics and Pistols.-Frank O'Neil keeps a
saloon on Oak street, in the Belt, and John
O'Rourke is engaged in the same business on the
Falls road, near the Boundary. The men belong
to different political factions, both being active
Democrats and there mas been bad blood between
them for some time. About o'clock Monday
afternoon row occurred near O'Rourke's place
between F. A. French and Thomas O'Nei the
latter brother of Franks. County officer Fitz-
gerald arrested O'Neil and was going off with him
when Frank appeared on the scene accompanied
by three other men, and they attempted to rescue
the prisoner. O'Rourke and several others went
to the officers assistance and he got away with
his man. Frank ONeil then struck French and
drew pistol on O'Rourke, as testified to before
the magistrate, but before he had time to use it
O'Rourke fred on him, the ball striking him in
the side, making slight flesh wound. O'Neil
then fired two shots at O'Rourke, neither of which
took effect, and thus the fight ended. Both the
| O'Neis were arrested, charged by O'Rourke with
assault with intent to kill him. and the other three
men, who, as alleged, attempted to rescue the
prisoner were also arrested for resisting the Of
| fcer. They we're all held to bail for court.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

The Jones's Falls Scheme.-The West End
Improvement Association of Baltimore held a
meeting on Tuesday night to consider the project
for building railrord in the bed of Jones's Falls
from the basin to Woodberry. Mr.. Geo. A. Dob
bin explained the scheme, the general idea OF
which is to divert the stream about Woodbury.
into Gwynn's Falls, and take all the water coming
from the west and northwest into Gwynn's Falls.
1t also provides for lateral drainage. The bed of
Jones Falls would be used for the railroad. There
would be no interference with the present system
of bridges. The scheme is entirely independent
of any existing organization. The people who
have projected the scheme expect to derive sup
port from all the roads and from local traffic. The
bed of the stream belongs, in large measure, to
private owners, and the object Of the ordinance
now before the Council is merely to get the per-
mission to pass through the city. He thought it
would cost about four or FIVE millions of dollars.
About two years would be required for the surveys,
and four or five years more for the building of the
road 1t would not ask to be exempted from tax
alton. The road will be built chiefly by foreign
capital.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

Painful Accident.-Miss Grace Harris, aged
about 16 years, an employee of the Alberton cotton
mill, was very painfully injured on Wednesday
of this week. She was in the act of leaving the
mill yard, and in passing through the gate, she
fell on the hand car track railway, that carries
the cotton to the mill. One of tho wheels of the
car ran over her arm, decorating the flesh in ter
rible manner. She was rendered extremely weak
from the great shock Of her nervous system and
from the loss of blood. DR.. VIM B. Gambrill rem
dered the necessary medical attention.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

Prince-Lyons.-Mr Edward G. Prince was
married to Miss Martha v. Lyons in the garden
er's cottage at Hampton, on Thursday, April 18th,
by Rev. w. ii. II. Powers. Mr.. Prince is in charge
of the extensive Conservatives and grounds OF
Hampton. His bride is the daughter of Mr.. John
r. Lyons for number of years past the night
Waterman at Hampton. The ceremony was per-
formed in the cottage which is to be the home of
the young couple, and which has been fitted up
very attractively for them by Mrs. Prince, of Wa
verify, the mother of the groom. The bride was
attired in white cashmere, with tulle veil. The
presents were very numerous, most OF them sensi-
Bile and useful articles, though not few of them
will tend to make the house beautiful and attrac-
tive. Among those present at the ceremony were
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Anderson and daughter, Messrs.
John and Howard Ridgely, the Misses Ridgely,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Southgate Yeaton and others.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-16

time between Wilmington and Cecil"
Mr.. Melville Gambrill is son of Mr.. Eli Gam
brill, formerly of this county, and nephew OF
Mr. William Gambrill, highly respected citizen
of the 1th district.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-12
state Board of agriculture.

The State Board of Agriculture met at
the Pavilion last evening the following
members present Directors Finigan,
SingIetery. Shippee, Boggs, Chase, Green,
Shafter aud Hancock.
The report for the year ending February
1st was read and, adopted The financial
statement shows the net gain for the year
to be S7770 40. The net liabilities Fehru-
ary l. 1886. were S30,346 So; and the net
liabilities February l, 1887, were S22,5l IS.
Net gein, $40 40.
/. U. Shippee was elected President for
the ensuing year; II. N. LaRue, Superin-
tendent of Pavilion, q. w. Hancock, gu
perintendent of Park.
The date for the State Fair OF 1887 was
fixed to commence September l2th, ana
continue two weeks. racing nine DAYS
The following Directors were named on
the speed programme committee TO report
April GOTH Messrs. Rose, Finigan, Chase,
Green. Singletery and President Shippe.
On premium list, La Rue, Hancock,
Green. Shafter and Boggs.
The usual two, three aud four-year old
trotting stakes were ordered 70 be given
entries closing April 18th. A special stake
for the e-year-olds that were win
uers as two-year-olds last year was also or
dered to be given. These colts are Sable
Wilkes. Soudan, Shamrock and Eda
The Board resolved to open to competi-
ton the. pool-seiiing and book-makinG
privileges.
The custom of selling Paris mutuals or
heats was unanimously adopted.
Adjourned to April Goth.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-12

A Norma. School for Northern California.
To-day the twenty-seventh session of the
California Legislature adjourns sine die,
and the members return to their constitu-
encies to render an account of their stew
ardship. Some will return reluctantly and
will find it difficult to explain awaytheir
broken pledges, and legislation in direct
opposition to the will of his section. Others
viii return to their homes to receive a
hearty welcome, and be greeted with the
words Well done, thou good and faithful
servant Among the latter is the Hon. AL
len Henry, of Butte. His record is one of
which any man might well feel proud. He
has been one of the few honest, faithful and
successful members of the twenty seventh
session, and has ably represented the every
interest of his constituency. He is one of
those men who strictly follows the maxim
of Davy Crockett, Be sure you are right,
then 90 ahead" Once convinced that he is
right and having espoused q measure, he
knows no defeat All the measures intro
dueed by him were fiercely assailed from the
moment Of their introduction, and several
of them, notwithstanding they were
meritorious, were apparently defeated, but
by his untiring devotion to his measures,
and his able advocacy of them on the floor
of the House, he succeeded in snatching
victory from defeat and securing final pas
sage. Early in the session, being Of the opin-
ion that Northern California was entitled,
and Justly so too, to branch State Normal
School, he introduced bill looking to
that end, and the measure thus cham
pioned by him, although repeatedly
knocked out was finally passed through
both Houses and signed by the Governor.
For this he has won the admiration not
only of his constituency, but of the people
of the entire northern section OF the
State. A strong and earnest opposition
was made to shut out Chico, Mr.. Henrys
pleasant. prosperous and thrifty little
city, from being 8 competitor for
the location of the proposed edu-
eational institution. This was fought
relentlessly by some who supported
other less favored localities, which was ev-
idence of the fact that if Chico was in-
Guided among the proposed sites it was